Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra: Elgar, Stanford, Strauss & Ravel

Join the Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra for an engaging evening of classical music conducted by Scott Wilson.

The program features Elgar’s Cockaigne Overture, which captures the lively spirit of London, followed by Stanford’s Concert Variations upon an English Theme with renowned pianist Piers Lane as the soloist.

Elgar’s Cockaigne Overture opens the concert, capturing the lively spirit of London, followed by Stanford’s Concert Variations upon an English Theme, with renowned pianist Piers Lane as the soloist.

The second half of the programme begins with Strauss’ Don Juan, a rich and atmospheric tone poem that showcases the composer’s mastery of orchestration and dramatic intensity. Finally, the Orchestra performs the stunningly vivid Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2 by Ravel.

The Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra (YMSO) is the only symphony orchestra in the UK that provides free orchestral training, performance experience and professional development opportunities to musicians on the threshold of their professional careers.